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Transport officials warned Minister of State not to attend Tesla event
Seán Canney advised ministers should not meet ‘individual car manufacturers’
New car owners increasingly opting for electric or hybrid over petrol or diesel
Petrol and diesel cars accounted for just 44% of new private cars licensed from January to May, down from 56% last year
Peugeot E-3008: Electric all-wheel-drive is like a cheat code for fast cars
Peugeot's new range-topper is quick, poised and more efficient than you would expect
Cupra’s Terramar two-engined hybrid leaves us in two minds
It’s quick, well-made and lower-slung than you might think, but there’s something missing
Alpine A290: an EV that will have you smiling and giggling on almost every drive
A290 is the first Alpine to be officially sold in Ireland and not only is it a belter, it’s also quite affordable
EV owners could have free charger installed and be paid to share with neighbours under new EasyGo scheme
Scheme is designed to remove one of the obstacles to adoption of electric cars
EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
We don’t need a floating liquefied natural gas facility. There is a better way
It will not be easy for the Government to change course but it must. And it can, because no locations have been chosen, no planning application has been made, no contracts signed
Driverless cars will take longer to get on to roads than advocates anticipate
Matching current collision rates will never be acceptable and some challenges are beyond manufacturers’ control
Tesla’s Chinese made EVs sale slump continues
European sales rout continues, spurred by aging model lineup and Elon Musk’s political activities
Commercial vehicle sales tumble amid ‘uncertain’ business environment
EV sales growth is welcomed but industry warns it is nowhere near strong enough to allow State achieve climate targets
EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Ford Chief Lisa Brankin on accelerating the switch to EVs
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BYD Sealion 7 should make a splash in Ireland’s hottest EV segment
The new crossover takes aim at best-selling EV models such as VW’s ID.4 and Tesla’s Model Y
The VW Buzz is a superhero, here to save us from villainous SUVs
Most seven-seat cars fudge the third row and turn it into a kids-only zone. Not this one
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Chinese EV shares tumble as BYD sparks ‘rat race’ price war fears
Electric vehicle leader announces fresh round of price cuts for its models
EV Q&A: Why do electric cars still have old-fashioned 12-volt batteries?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Ford’s new Capri catches the eye but lacks the sparkle of past triumphs
Set aside the naming controversy and Ford has created a competitive EV crossover
Ford to roll out early-warning software for Kuga hybrids in fire risk recall
Free check-up and extended warranty offered as Ford moves to reassure affected owners
Is the State about to miss another EV target?
Mobility Partnership Ireland says ‘more ambition’ is needed to hit electric car charging targets
EV Q&A: Why does our car not work with some chargers?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Number of new cars licensed in Ireland rises 3% in first four months of 2025
EV sales up 23% in April despite charging infrastructure concenrs
Renault 4’s electric reboot charms you like few other cars
Retro styling cloaks an up-to-date EV package that’s just about practical enough
Electric vehicle Q&A: Which EV charging point apps do I need?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Mazda CX-80 review: Style to spare, but substance still lagging
The CX-80 epitomises Mazda’s dilemma: beauty without a battery breakthrough
Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?
Polestar turns, in part, to a more conventional way of selling cars. Others seem to be following suit
Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Tesla is paying price for Elon Musk taking eye off road long before joining Trump’s orbit
EV carmaker, struggling with a dated selection of models, is being outmanoeuvred by China’s BYD
Irish Ford Kuga owners sue over fire risk from battery defect
Almost 3,000 Irish owners of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicles told not to plug in cars
Musk says he will cut back work for Doge as Tesla profit slumps 39%
Weak product line-up and consumer backlash to Elon Musk’s increased involvement in US politics hit sales
Ardnacrusha at 100: What could happen if Ireland showed similar ambition today and invested 20% of national budget in energy?
Spending €24bn on projects such as upgrading the grid and electrifying transport and heating could transform the nation
Electric vehicle Q&A: How long can I expect my battery to last? And what happens when it dies?
Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions
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